Question 1

What is Coasty?

Accepted Answer

Coasty is an AI employee platform — a computer-using agent that controls a desktop like a human. It opens browsers, clicks, types, navigates apps, fills forms, sends emails, and manages spreadsheets autonomously. Ranked #1 on the OSWorld benchmark with 82% completion rate across 369 real-world tasks.

Question 2

How does Coasty compare to Anthropic Computer Use?

Accepted Answer

While Anthropic Computer Use provides a raw API for computer control, Coasty is a production-ready platform with managed VM infrastructure, built-in CAPTCHA solving, a desktop app for Mac and Windows, multi-model support, and the highest OSWorld benchmark score (82%). Coasty provides the complete solution — not just the API.

Question 3

How much does Coasty cost?

Accepted Answer

Coasty starts at $20/month for the Starter plan with a free tier available. This compares to $3,000+ per month for a human virtual assistant. Coasty works 24/7 with no breaks, no training, and instant scalability.

Question 4

Is Coasty safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every Coasty session runs in its own isolated, sandboxed virtual machine. Your data stays safe, your machine stays untouched, and nothing leaks between sessions. This is true VM-level isolation, not just containers in a shared pool.

Question 5

What is the OSWorld benchmark?

Accepted Answer

OSWorld is a benchmark for evaluating AI agents on real-world computer tasks. It tests 369 tasks across browsers, office apps, and system operations. Coasty scored 82%, the highest of any computer-using agent — achieving state-of-the-art performance.

Question 6

How is Coasty different from RPA tools like UiPath?

Accepted Answer

Traditional RPA tools like UiPath require brittle scripting and break when interfaces change. Coasty uses AI vision to understand and interact with any interface, adapting in real-time without predefined scripts. It works like a human, not a macro. Setup takes minutes instead of weeks.

Question 7

Does Coasty have a desktop app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coasty Desktop is available for both Mac and Windows. It runs as a floating overlay on your desktop and can control your local browser, files, terminal, and applications directly — no VM required for local tasks.

Question 8

What can Coasty automate?

Accepted Answer

Coasty can automate virtually any computer task: web browsing, form filling, email sending, spreadsheet management, data entry, social media posting, job applications, sales prospecting, QA testing, customer support, LinkedIn recruiting, and more. If a human can do it on a computer, Coasty can too.

Question 9

How does Coasty compare to OpenAI Operator?

Accepted Answer

Coasty outperforms OpenAI Operator on the OSWorld benchmark (82% vs ~40%), offers true VM-level isolation for every session, supports multiple AI models (not just one provider), includes full desktop control beyond just browser, and provides an open-source framework.

Question 10

Can Coasty solve CAPTCHAs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coasty has a built-in CAPTCHA-solving pipeline, so it doesn't get blocked the way competing AI agents do. This is critical for real-world automation where CAPTCHAs are common on websites.

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